Switching The Skids - Toro 31051 Operator's Manual

Figure 133
1. Belt-tensioning pulley
2. Tension indicator arrow
5. Remove the belt from the pulleys of the mower
deck.
Installing the Mower Belt
1. Route the new belt around the pulleys as shown
in Figure 134.
Figure 134
2. Tighten the jam nut until the tension indicator
arrow aligns with the outer surface of the washer
(Figure 133).
3. Install the pulley cover; refer to
Pulley Cover (page
4. Install the belt cover; refer to
Cover (page 77).
3. Washer
4. Jam nut
Installing the
77).
Installing the Belt

Switching the Skids

When the skids wear out, you can switch them to the
other side of the mower deck to gain additional use.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO and engage the parking
brake.
3. Rotate the mower deck to the maintenance
position; refer to
the Maintenance Position (page
4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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5. Remove the skids from the sides of the mower
deck (Figure
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6. Switch the skids and install them using the
previously removed screws
Important:
when you install the skids.
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Rotating the Mower Deck into
71).
135).
Figure 135
(Figure
Use only the top 2 sets of holes
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135).